CA PSI Site - Life Examination 2026
Questions and Answers
what is meant by referring to an insurance policy as a unilateral contract? - Correct
answer-only one party makes a legal enforceable promise
when must insurance records of insurance agents and brokers be made available to
the Insurance Commissioner? - Correct answer-at all times
any situation that presents the possibility of a loss is known as what - Correct
answer-a loss exposure
which of the following information is not required to be communicated in a life
insurance contract? - Correct answer-personal judgement
the direct distribution of insurance utilizes all of the following to promote the sale
of insurance EXCEPT - Correct answer-telephone call from an agent
a contract in which one part promises to identify another against loss that arises
from an unknown event is - Correct answer-an insurance policy
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,all of the occurrences listed below are examples of an insurable event as defined by
the California insurance code EXCEPT - Correct answer-an insured suffers
financial loss in the state lottery
all of the following statements about aleatory contracts are true EXCEPT - Correct
answer-the insured and insurer contribute equally to the contract
all of the following would be considered unfair trade practices EXCEPT - Correct
answer-committing any act of discrimination whether it be deemed fair or unfair
As authorized by the California Insurance Code, the Insurance Commissioner has
provided standards for names used by life insurance agents. Under these standards
which, if any, of the following are automatically acceptable for Mary Brown, a
holder of the CLU designation? - Correct answer-Mary brown insurance servies
a contract of indemnity is one in which - Correct answer-One party is restored to
the same financial position the party was in before the loss occurred
In insurance terminology, "indemnity" means - Correct answer-make whole
As defined in the California insurance Code, "insurance" is a - Correct answer-
contract
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, What would a person be guilty of who refuses to deliver any books, records, or
assets to the commissioner once a seizure order has been executed? - Correct
answer-a misdemeanor
An agent who is acting as an insurance agent, broker, solicitor, life agent, accident
and health, or bail agent acts in which capacity when handling premiums or return
premiums for an insured? - Correct answer-fiduciary
which of the following statement regarding risk is TRUE - Correct answer-only
pure risks are insurable
The purchase of an insurance policy may accomplish all of the following for the
insured EXCEPT - Correct answer-the elimination of risk
Insureds are entitled to recover an amount NOT greater than the amount of their
loss under the principle of - Correct answer-indemnity
what rule is used to determine the importance of a representation? - Correct
answer-the materiality of concealment
the required contents of a policy include all of the following EXCEPT - Correct
answer-the possibility of loss
all of the following are characteristics of reinsurance EXCEPT - Correct answer-
increases the unearned premium reserve
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Questions and Answers
what is meant by referring to an insurance policy as a unilateral contract? - Correct
answer-only one party makes a legal enforceable promise
when must insurance records of insurance agents and brokers be made available to
the Insurance Commissioner? - Correct answer-at all times
any situation that presents the possibility of a loss is known as what - Correct
answer-a loss exposure
which of the following information is not required to be communicated in a life
insurance contract? - Correct answer-personal judgement
the direct distribution of insurance utilizes all of the following to promote the sale
of insurance EXCEPT - Correct answer-telephone call from an agent
a contract in which one part promises to identify another against loss that arises
from an unknown event is - Correct answer-an insurance policy
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,all of the occurrences listed below are examples of an insurable event as defined by
the California insurance code EXCEPT - Correct answer-an insured suffers
financial loss in the state lottery
all of the following statements about aleatory contracts are true EXCEPT - Correct
answer-the insured and insurer contribute equally to the contract
all of the following would be considered unfair trade practices EXCEPT - Correct
answer-committing any act of discrimination whether it be deemed fair or unfair
As authorized by the California Insurance Code, the Insurance Commissioner has
provided standards for names used by life insurance agents. Under these standards
which, if any, of the following are automatically acceptable for Mary Brown, a
holder of the CLU designation? - Correct answer-Mary brown insurance servies
a contract of indemnity is one in which - Correct answer-One party is restored to
the same financial position the party was in before the loss occurred
In insurance terminology, "indemnity" means - Correct answer-make whole
As defined in the California insurance Code, "insurance" is a - Correct answer-
contract
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, What would a person be guilty of who refuses to deliver any books, records, or
assets to the commissioner once a seizure order has been executed? - Correct
answer-a misdemeanor
An agent who is acting as an insurance agent, broker, solicitor, life agent, accident
and health, or bail agent acts in which capacity when handling premiums or return
premiums for an insured? - Correct answer-fiduciary
which of the following statement regarding risk is TRUE - Correct answer-only
pure risks are insurable
The purchase of an insurance policy may accomplish all of the following for the
insured EXCEPT - Correct answer-the elimination of risk
Insureds are entitled to recover an amount NOT greater than the amount of their
loss under the principle of - Correct answer-indemnity
what rule is used to determine the importance of a representation? - Correct
answer-the materiality of concealment
the required contents of a policy include all of the following EXCEPT - Correct
answer-the possibility of loss
all of the following are characteristics of reinsurance EXCEPT - Correct answer-
increases the unearned premium reserve
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